Phoenix-based thrash icons, Sacred Reich, are thrilled to announce the return of former drummer Dave McClain to their ranks, following his departure from Bay Area Metal outfit Machine Head last month after 23 years on the drum throne.

On March 29th, Whitechapel will release their 7th full-length, 'The Valley', via Metal Blade Records. For a preview of 'The Valley', the new single 'Black Bear' can be heard now at: https://youtu.be/X7pvYfWD1P0

English metal powerhouse Satan will return to central Europe for the 'Cruel Winter' tour featuring ten dates in six countries. Satan are in full promotion swing of their current album 'Cruel Magic' which has been released in September of 2018.

Epic Melodic Death Metallers Nothgard have just finished their live activities for 2018. Nothgard filmed an abundance of material during their latest tour; the band has now launched a video for the 'Malady X' track, 'Guardians Of Sanity.'

Metal Blade Records is proud to welcome Fractal Universe to its worldwide roster! Founded in 2014, Fractal Universe is a progressive death metal band from Nancy, France. Fractal Universe's sophomore album is entitled 'Rhizomes of Insanity.'

February 8th, 2019 sees Downfall of Gaia release their anticipated new album 'Ethic Of Radical Finitude'! Downfall of Gaia have now announced they will be hitting the road with their buddies in Mantar starting April, 5th!

On January 25th, King Diamond will release a new DVD/Blu-ray, 'Songs For The Dead Live', via Metal Blade Records. For a preview, a video for 'Sleepless Nights (Live at The Fillmore)' can be viewed at metalblade.com/kingdiamond

Faroese doomsters Hamferð have released a live video recording of 'Evst', the title track off the band's 2013 debut LP. The song was performed at the release show for their latest album, 'Támsins likam', on 17th March 2018.